Noun

1. The act of suddenly disturbing any one; an assault or attack.
2. A tumultuous assault or quarrel.
3. The fighting of two or more persons, in a public place, to the terror of others.

   The affray in the busy marketplace caused great terror and disorder.

Verb

1. To startle from quiet; to alarm.
2. To frighten; to scare; to frighten away.